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Four people at an art gallery. Photo by Angie Lu.

How to get the trip out of the group chat

When you’re a young adult, occasionally hearing the words “Hey let's go on a trip” pop out of your friends mouths is expected. With long days and light work loads,…
Patios in Victoria

The best patios in Victoria for any occasion

To make things a little less intimidating, I have carefully curated a list of patios in Victoria to go to this summer based on your plans for the night.
Illustration by Sie Douglas-Fish.

Is UVic even open?

Stepping onto campus during the summer term can be a stark contrast from the chaos of September to April. But students aren’t the only ones leaving for the summer, as…
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Cheap ways to beat the heat 

With temperatures rising and student credit scores falling, it’s time to get creative in the way we cool ourselves This year we are going into another extremely hot summer, and…
The Kite Runner

Five books you need to read this summer

The Kite Runner tells the incredible story of an unlikely friendship between two young boys growing up in Kabul.
Teaching assistant

Considering becoming a teaching assistant? Here’s what you need to know

As a first-time teaching assistant (TA) this past semester as a graduate student, I went into the experience without knowing what to expect. Coming out the other side after four…
UVic admissions

Looking back on first year

Moving into second year, I am excited to continue to open my heart and mind to new experiences and embrace what university has to offer, both challenging and joyous.
Someone writing an essay, looking at four screens, and multitasking. Illustration by Sie Douglas-Fish.

Why don’t you have an attention span anymore?

For many people, the internet and social media is still just new, somewhat confusing technology. But, as the iPhone comes close to its 16th birthday, it is becoming the norm…
Caden Teneycke, photo provided by Caden.

Meet the UVic student who has gained over 650 000 followers on TikTok

Caden Teneycke is a first-year business student here at UVic. He has been creating vlogs and internet content since he was 11, but his popularity has recently skyrocketed on TikTok.

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